Key facts
- President Zelensky stated Ukraine had no role in the Nord Stream pipeline blasts.
- His comments came after reports of an arrest linked to the incident.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asserted that his country was not involved in the explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines. His remarks were made following reports that an individual had been arrested in connection with the sabotage of the undersea infrastructure. The Nord Stream pipelines, which transport natural gas from Russia to Germany, were severely damaged by explosions in September 2022. Investigations into the cause of the blasts have been ongoing, with various theories and accusations circulating.